Amy McDonald

Armadillos come with their own set of armor This introductory title teaches young readers about these protected critters, from their preferred homes to their favorite foods. Simple sentences, clear photos and plenty of sight words offer a smooth reading experience for those just starting...

Backhoes are ready to get the job done Young students can learn about the different abilities of these machines, from digging holes to carrying dirt, through carefully leveled, supportive text. Crisp photos, numerous sight words, and simple features such as labels and diagrams further...

Badgers spend a lot of time digging! This title for beginning readers explores how these creatures dig to find food and build homes. Easy-to-read text introduces the animal's body parts and daily activities. Simple diagrams reinforce the text, and a picture glossary helps readers...

Who is that flying through the night? It's a bat This beginning title introduces these nocturnal hunters to young readers through vibrant photography and simple, accessible text. Features including diagrams and photo labels clarify and reinforce the text. Those just starting to take flight...

Who is asleep in that den? It's a bear! Readers just starting out can learn about these furry forest animals, from their diet to their body parts, through easy-to-read text and bright photos. Simple features such as diagrams reiterate the text to support young...

From the mountains to the grasslands, coyotes are on the prowl! Through simple, predictable text and crisp images, beginning readers can learn about how these predators use their strong ears and eyes to find food. Simple features include a picture glossary and a diagram...

Look up A crane is building a skyscraper This beginning title examines these tall machines, from their jobs to their parts. Features use images and labels to clarify and reinforce the text, while short sentences and numerous sight words support readers who are just...

Look A deer is bounding through the forest This title introduces these graceful mammals to beginning readers through easy-to-read text and vibrant photos. Simple features introduce favorite foods and recap body parts to reinforce content for students just starting to read on their own.Author:...

Look A deer is bounding through the forest This title introduces these graceful mammals to beginning readers through easy-to-read text and vibrant photos. Simple features introduce favorite foods and recap body parts to reinforce content for students just starting to read on their own.Author:...

Beep Beep Here comes a dump truck Young students can learn basic facts about these load-bearing machines through simple text and colorful photos in this beginning title. Photo labels, diagrams, and picture glossaries clarify and reinforce the text to support readers who are just...

What's that flying high above? It's an eagle! In this title, beginning readers will explore the lives of eagles. Bright images and simple text combine to introduce the body parts, diets, and daily activities of these majestic birds. Simple diagrams label eagle body parts...

"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to fire stations through simple, predictable text and related photos"--Author: Amy McDonaldISBN-10: 1648346561ISBN-13: 9781648346569Publisher: Blastoff! BeginnersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2022Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 8.60h x 6.10w x 0.10d

Ring! The alarm sounds and firefighters from across the station rush to get ready. This fun title offers a peek into bustling fire stations, from the kitchen where firefighters eat to the bays that hold the fire trucks. Simple, predictable sentences and clear photos...

Out of the way A fire truck is coming through Beginning readers will learn about these speedy machines through easy-to-read text and colorful photos in this fun title. Features reinforce the text by highlighting the parts of a fire truck the jobs they do....

Out of the way A fire truck is coming through Beginning readers will learn about these speedy machines through easy-to-read text and colorful photos in this fun title. Features reinforce the text by highlighting the parts of a fire truck the jobs they do....

Foxes are notorious backyard thieves in children's stories. But beginning readers can learn the real facts on these clever mammals through easy text and crisp photos in this low-level title. Simple features including food sidebars and a labeled fox diagram reinforce the text to...

Foxes are notorious backyard thieves in children's stories. But beginning readers can learn the real facts on these clever mammals through easy text and crisp photos in this low-level title. Simple features including food sidebars and a labeled fox diagram reinforce the text to...

Ribbit! Who made that noise? A frog! In this beginning title, young readers are introduced to the busy lives of these common animals through easy-to-read text and crisp photos. Diagrams label body parts and show off favorite foods, while a picture glossary provides visual...

Beginning readers can ride along on a trash collection route with this fun title! Simple, predictable text introduces the parts and jobs of garbage trucks, while diagrams and other features reinforce the content. Crisp photos and a colorful design make this an engaging read...

Look up! It's a helicopter! This fun title helps readers who are just starting out learn about the parts and jobs of helicopters. Predictable sentences and bright, colorful photos support readers, and simple features reinforce the text. This title will help beginning readers soar!Author:...

Hospitals are places of helping and healing! This title takes beginning readers through these important community places, from exam rooms to nurseries. Short sentences and clear photos guide readers, while simple features such as diagrams and labels support the text. This peek into hospitals'...

"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to hospitals through simple, predictable text and related photos"--Provided by publisher"--Author: Amy McDonaldISBN-10: 164834657XISBN-13: 9781648346576Publisher: Blastoff! BeginnersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2022Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 8.82h x 5.98w x...

"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to libraries through simple, predictable text and related photos"--Author: Amy McDonaldISBN-10: 1648346588ISBN-13: 9781648346583Publisher: Blastoff! BeginnersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2022Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 8.80h x 6.10w x 0.10d

From checking out books to playing games on computers, there is so much to do at the library! This engaging title uses easy-to-read text and colorful photos to introduce these community places to beginning readers. Features highlight library activities and reiterate important parts of...

Crunch Monster trucks can crush cars with ease This title for beginning readers introduces basic facts about these mighty machines through simple, predictable text and colorful photos. Features point out monster truck parts and tricks to support the text. This low-level title is sure...

Crunch Monster trucks can crush cars with ease This title for beginning readers introduces basic facts about these mighty machines through simple, predictable text and colorful photos. Features point out monster truck parts and tricks to support the text. This low-level title is sure...

You're about to begin your nursing education. Why struggle through it alone when you can get advice from someone who has not only been through the same challenges as you are about to face, but knows what it looks like from the other side?...

Hoo is that? It is an owl! Beginning readers can learn all about these nighttime flyers, from what they eat to what makes them excellent hunters, through decodable text and engaging images. Features including diagrams and a picture glossary add support for students just...

Get out of the way! Here comes a police car! In this title, kids just starting to read independently can learn about the parts and jobs of these speedy vehicles. Easy, predictable text and crisp photos give readers support while simple features add context....

""Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to police stations through simple, predictable text and related photos"--Provided by publisher"--Author: Amy McDonaldISBN-10: 1648346596ISBN-13: 9781648346590Publisher: Blastoff! BeginnersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2022Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 9.70h x 6.10w...

From taking 9-1-1 calls to solving crimes, a lot happens in police stations! Take a behind-the-scenes look at what goes on in these community places with this beginning title. Simple, predictable sentences and bright photos take readers around the building, while fun features reinforce...

Porcupines are gentle creatures, but those quills can pack a punch Beginning readers can learn all about these fascinating animals, from where they live to what they eat in this low-level title. Supportive text illustrated by colorful matching photos engages readers, while features such...

""Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to post offices through simple, predictable text and related photos"--Provided by publisher"--Author: Amy McDonaldISBN-10: 164834660XISBN-13: 9781648346606Publisher: Blastoff! BeginnersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2022Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 8.80h x 6.10w...

Letters, packages, and magazines--so many things go through the post office! This beginning title offers a tour of these community places through colorful photos and easy-to-read text. Simple features include labeled diagrams and post office activities. Students just beginning to read independently will love...

What is that hopping through the backyard? It's a rabbit Beginning readers can learn basic facts about these big-eared visitors through simple, predictable text and colorful photos in this low-level title. A diagram of the animal and photo bubbles support the text to aid...

What is that hopping through the backyard? It's a rabbit Beginning readers can learn basic facts about these big-eared visitors through simple, predictable text and colorful photos in this low-level title. A diagram of the animal and photo bubbles support the text to aid...

Raccoons are comfortable deep in the forest or in the big city These clever creatures find ways to adapt to any environment. This beginning title introduces raccoons to young students with easy, predictable text and crisp, supportive photos. Simple, photo-focused features such as a...

Raccoons are comfortable deep in the forest or in the big city These clever creatures find ways to adapt to any environment. This beginning title introduces raccoons to young students with easy, predictable text and crisp, supportive photos. Simple, photo-focused features such as a...

Start your engines! This beginning title takes young readers around the track as it introduces different kinds of race cars and the parts that make them fast! Easy-to-read text and fun photos offer support while features such as diagrams and a picture glossary reinforce...

Grab your homework because it's time for school! This gentle introduction walks young students just beginning to read independently through the familiar hallways of a school. Easy-to-read text and colorful photos guide readers, while simple features reinforce the content. This engaging title will get...

Grab your homework because it's time for school! This gentle introduction walks young students just beginning to read independently through the familiar hallways of a school. Easy-to-read text and colorful photos guide readers, while simple features reinforce the content. This engaging title will get...

From crossing the sea to circling the world, ships are machines that go places In this title, vibrant photos and light text help young readers learn about these amazing vessels, including their parts to their jobs. Features such as a picture glossary, photo labels,...

Pee-yew! Skunks are famous for their stinky defense. But what else makes them special? Beginning readers can learn about the diets and lives of these furry neighbors in this low-level introduction. Vibrant photos support simple sentences, while features reiterate facts from the text. Readers...

Who is that sneaking through the grass? A snake In this title, young students can learn basic facts about these slippery critters through approachable text filled with sight words and crisp photography. Features such as photo labels and a photo glossary offer additional support...

From plowing fields to harvesting crops, tractors do important farm work. This low-level title teaches beginning readers about the parts of a tractor and the jobs that they do through literacy-focused text and crisp photos. Features including a diagram and labeled photos support and...

From plowing fields to harvesting crops, tractors do important farm work. This low-level title teaches beginning readers about the parts of a tractor and the jobs that they do through literacy-focused text and crisp photos. Features including a diagram and labeled photos support and...

All aboard Trains carry people and cargo to faraway places. This low-level title introduces these powerful machines to students just starting to read independently. Features highlight the parts of a train and different types of trains to engage readers and reinforce content. This fun...

All aboard Trains carry people and cargo to faraway places. This low-level title introduces these powerful machines to students just starting to read independently. Features highlight the parts of a train and different types of trains to engage readers and reinforce content. This fun...

From forests to grasslands, weasels thrive almost anywhere! This beginning title introduces young readers to weasels through simple text and crisp photos. Readers will learn about the animals' body parts, favorite foods, and daily lives. Diagrams, labeled photos, and a picture glossary help reinforce...